engine
type. .
Intercooled supercharged, 90 degree V-8, high-pressure die cast alloy block, alloy heads
displacement. .
5.5 L
bore. .
3.82 in
stroke. .
3.62 in
compression ratio. .
9.0:1
output. .
469 hp @ 6,100 rpm
torque. .
516 lb-ft @ 2,650 - 4,500 rpm
valve gear. .
Belt-driven SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder
redline. .
6,500 rpm

 

Gelntleman, I was going to work this morning and I happened upon a brand new beautiful CLS 55. He realized that I was not in an ordinary CTS so he began taking off. The V did very, very well up to about 120 mph but it was not quite up to the power reserve in the Benz. I am not a real Benz fan but "WOW" is that car sweet!! How much HP and TQ does that thing have?? I am guessing the CLS costs quite a bit of change.

Around $90000, I believe.

 

i drove one a few weeks ago....it is beautiful, i thought it was ugly till i saw it in person. the one i was looking at was 92k plus 5k for market adjustment. I passed.

 

To my suprise, ive seen alot of those around here all the time. I didnt know that those made that much power.

 

To my suprise, ive seen alot of those around here all the time. I didnt know that those made that much power.

You saw a bunch of CLS55s? I doubt that, I bet you just saw the regular CLS which in no way even competes with the 55. Dont get me wrong, I saw a regular CLS the other day and almost wet my pants. Great looking car.

 

There's a guy who just traded his F355 for a CLS55 AMG about 2 blocks from me. I always thought they were ugly, like someone had taken an E-class, held both ends, and pulled each way as far as they could. But now that I see his, they're actually pretty nice. Only thing is, he would rather drive a stupid nissan frontier than his MB.

 

Performance-wise, CLS55 = E55, so they are not something to fool with. They are deadly with full throttle, and the electronics make take-off a non-event.

 

To my suprise, ive seen alot of those around here all the time. I didnt know that those made that much power.

Parker:

I have had the same experience here in DC. Virtually every CLS that I see in this area is an AMG, and I've seen a bunch of them. Its definitely a cool looking car but the rear visibility and head room is not very practical.

The AMG facility must be working 24/7 these days to fill its engine building requirement.

CR

 

Parker:

I have had the same experience here in DC. Virtually every CLS that I see in this area is an AMG, and I've seen a bunch of them. Its definitely a cool looking car but the rear visibility and head room is not very practical.

The AMG facility must be working 24/7 these days to fill its engine building requirement.

CR

There are a few new CLS55s around here, funny thing is I only see old ladies driving them. Heck of a way to pick up the grandchildren!

 

I've seen at least a couple AMGs around here, but the version of choice is most definitely the 500.

 

Visually the car is fantastic!! I really was not a fan of the CLS until I had seen it up close. If they are 90-100K there are a lot of options at that point, M6???

BTW-I took the V in for some repair issues. The oil temp keeps going UP and UP and the rear end is begining to whine. Let's see what they come up with. They gave me an 05 Deville to drive around. Not a bad car especially the A/C seats, blows cold air right through my shorts.

 

I have my CLS up for sale if anyone wants a really good deal.
















That's an Acura CL-S though...

 

Good to hear that the V was hanging with it up to 120. It should be identical to an E55 in terms of straight line speed, and we know how fast that car is.

I guess I'm in the minority that feels the car is poorly proportioned, and I think the E55 is the better looking car. I know a few people that test drove the CLS and they said it's a pain to get in and out of the car, especially the back seats (watch your head).

 

I too am a fan of the E series....the V-E-E- series that is!

F

 

I like red. It's faster.

 

Autoweek thinks it is a 4th Gen. M5 competitor

http://www.autoweek.com/article.cms?articleId=100443

Norm

 

If GM puts the LS2 in the CTS-V, that might help close the gap a little bit.

 

If GM puts the LS2 in the CTS-V, that might help close the gap a little bit.

What?? How will that help close the gap a little bit? Only thing that would help close the gap is a supercharged LS2/LS6 or the LS7...

 

I love my V, but I would trade it in like a lime-green Trabant for one with an LS7.

 

How do you guys think the maggie equipped V would do against the CLS 55???

 

I haven't seen or heard of any CLS 55's at the track but if their drivetrain is exactly the same as the E 55 then in stock form the car should run a mid 12 1/4 mile. I have yet to see a V w/ a S/C only run that fast. I wish it would though:banghead: .
-Sean

 

From a dig, the S/C V loses. From a roll, it wins.

 

God I hate our wheel hop... C'mon GM make us happy... Stop f'ing with us!!! Let us beat those German bastards!!!

 

I love my V, but I would trade it in like a lime-green Trabant for one with an LS7.

How can you say that? I would NEVER trade in my Trabby on a West German Decadent Capitalist Car.

 

However the LS7 V would look nice parked in my garage next to the little stroker.

OK I saw that Marine that runs GM say on TV that the LS7 powered Vette would do 11.3 or maybe 11.6 but under 12 for sure - so how much slower would the CTSV run with that same powertrain?